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Kids bikes

Buying a kids bike

Here at Cycle Sprog we're here to help you find the perfect bike for your child.

We don't sell bikes ourselves - we independently review and recommend bikes (and we do sometimes get a commission if you buy which allows us to keep doing this!).

We only feature quality kids bikes that will last several children, which we've either ridden ourselves or which have been recommended to us by other keen cycling parents.

Our various articles on the best kids bikes for different ages  will help you decide which bikes you should be considering for your child and your budget - plus where to buy your final choice from.

We'll also help you through the process of deciding whether to buy a bike (either new or second-hand) or lease one.

Take a moment to GRAB YOUR FREE KIDS BIKE BUYING GUIDEwhich will help you with all the information you need to find the perfect bike for your child.

 

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What type of bike are you looking for?

If you already know what type of bike you’re looking for, you can go straight to our recommendations for each type of bike:

The best kids bikes for all ages

Kids bikes are sold according to their wheel size (in inches).  Small starter bikes (12″ to 18″ tend to come without gears) and 20″ wheels and over you can add in gears to make getting up hills easier.

If you’re not sure what type of geared bike you’re looking for, then we always recommend a good quality hybrid bike.

We’ve selected the best kids bikes in each size to help you find that perfect bike.  We’ve included new, secondhand and lease options so all budgets are covered.

Not found what you’re looking for?

If you’ve not found the perfect bike just yet, then here’s all our bike related articles for you to browse through:

A little girl wearing a bike helmet riding a pedal bike towards her mum, who crouches and holds a hand out for a high five

The best 12″ wheel first pedal bikes for ages 2 years and over

18/07/2024

Buying your child’s very first pedal bike is such a milestone – and you want to make sure you’re choosing the best bike for them. There’s a bewildering range of kids first pedal bikes available, so in this article, we look at the various 12″ wheel kids bikes suitable for children aged about 2 and…

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boy riding the woom OFF AIR 5 mountain bike

woom OFF AIR 5 Review

20/05/2024

Review of the woom OFF AIR 5 children’s mountain bike, our tester loved the lightweight design, high spec components and air suspension.

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Which is the best bike for a toddler aged 18 months, 2 years old or 3

Best bikes for a 1 year-old

18/04/2024

From 12 months there are some exciting options for getting toddlers onto two wheels.

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The best kids city bikes text with a graphic of a step through traditional framed Dutch style kids bike with a basket on the front

The best kids city bikes

28/03/2024

Thinking about buying your child a city bike but unsure which to get? We’re here to help, with bike details, sizing, pricing and more!

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Best 26" hybrid bikes for kids - Two young teenagers cycling towards the camera, wearing helmets and smiling

Best 26″ hybrid bikes for kids 2025

05/03/2024

Our roundup of the best 26″ hybrid bikes for cycling to school and having fun at the weekend

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Group photo of children riding bike club bikes

How to choose the right size bike for your child’s age

17/01/2024

Whether your child is new to cycling, or has been a confident pedaller for years, when the time comes to buy them a new bike, figuring out what size to get them can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve created this guide to show you how to choose the right size kids’ bike for…

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